scheduling Meetings
Please visit the Contact page to schedule your initial consultation with me.
You will receive a Google Calendar invitation with a meeting link.
All meetings last 50 minutes with 10 additional minutes for questions.
There is no charge for missed meetings, however, have limited availability so other appointments will fill on a first-come, first-served basis.
PAYMENT
Payments can be made via Zelle to hello@collegewithhenna.com
For the Essay Editing process only: Payment must be made in full beforehand. Henna will only begin editing once payment is received.
Please refer to the services page for pricing.
Referral Bonus: If you refer a family member or friend to Henna, you’ll receive either 5% off an essay package or 10% off a meeting.
Questions about cost? Please view these FAQs on the current market for IECs.
the four-year plan
Grade 9
Practice effective study habits and time management
Explore extracurriculars and passions
Take classes that align with personal interests
Join clubs, sports teams, or performing arts ensembles
Focus: Adjusting to High School
Grade 10
Take character and career assessments
Take PSAT in October
Enroll in tutoring if grades slip
Join National Honors Society
Slightly increase course rigor (take 1st honors, AP, IB classes)
Get more involved in extracurriculars (start a tutoring side-job, volunteer more on the weekends, show leadership qualities on your sports team)
Focus: Building Character
Grade 11
Attend college visits at your HS
Bump up course rigor (multiple AP/IB)
October: take PSAT
Assume a leadership position (ASB VP, start your own bake sale company, voted captain of JV tennis)
Attend NACAC college fair
Henna and student will begin forming college lists and organizing tours
Spring: Take SAT/ACT (4 mo. prep)
Ask 2 core teachers for letters of rec
Focus: Strengthening Applicability and Researching Colleges
Grade 12
Summer: Write and edit college essays
Finalize college list and know deadlines
Maximize course rigor (A-grades, mostly AP/IB classes)
Assume top-level leadership in your community (CA spelling bee champ, Varsity Goalkeeper)
October: Attend NACAC college fair to meet admissions reps
Fall: Apply to college!
December: Apply for FAFSA
Spring: Receive acceptances, tour schools, make your final decision
Focus: Applying to College
FINANCIAL AID
FINANCIAL AID
Note: "Merit-Based" scholarships are awarded for academic achievements, while "Need-Based" scholarships are based on your family’s income.